Sesame Coconut Cookies

Rating: 4.1 stars
10 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 5
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0

This recipe comes to us from Jorjett Strumme of Seaside, Oregon, one of the runners-up in our Cookie of the Week contest.

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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line baking sheets with Silpats (French nonstick baking mats).

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  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add flour a half cup at a time, mixing on low speed until well combined.

  • Remove bowl from mixer; with a wooden spoon or your hands, stir in coconut, sesame seeds, and pecans. Divide dough into thirds. Roll into logs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap each log in plastic, and refrigerate until very firm, about 2 hours.

  • Using a sharp knife, cut logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Transfer to prepared baking sheets, about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until edges are golden, 20 to 30 minutes. Transfer sheets to a wire rack to cool. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets before transferring cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Reviews (19)

10 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 5
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
12/17/2015
I have been making these for decades. They are delicious, crispy, nutty, delicate and always a hit. I keep the dough rolls in the freezer, ready to be baked fresh on a moments notice. This exact recipe came from a San Francisco Junior League Cookbook published in the seventies. Hmmm, never thought to enter them in a cookie recipe contest.
Anonymous
Rating: 5 stars
12/08/2013
I make these every year. I roll the logs into red and green sugar to make them festive for Christmas! They are one of my favorite cookies!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
02/12/2009
I confirmed with my coworker that she DID the recipe exactly as it's listed above, she did not ommit the coconut. I misunderstood. GOOD COOKIE try!!!!
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Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
12/13/2008
A co-worker made these without the coconut and I tell you they are delicious. She provided me witht this recipe and she told me that othe than the coconut, she made no other changes. I would have never thought I would love a cookie with sesame seeds, but I was wrong. I will try this recipe for the holidays, believe me from tasting it from her for the past two years, this cookie is well worth it. DELISH!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
10/10/2008
Weird... the short description on the main page said this was a "no-bake recipe". Foiled again!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/25/2008
Could you to tell us how many dozens of cookies to expect ?
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Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/25/2008
Could you to tell us how many dozens of cookies to expect ?
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/25/2008
Could you to tell us how many dozens of cookies to expect ?
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/25/2008
Could you to tell us how many dozens of cookies to expect ?
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/25/2008
Could you to tell us how many dozens of cookies to expect ?
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/25/2008
Your previous page says no bake. I was disappointed. But I do plan to make them anyway.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/25/2008
how can this be a no cook cookie, 300 foe 20-30 minutes, who is proof reading? also, the apple cupcakes, no frosting receipe and where do you get fondant?
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/25/2008
how can this be a no cook cookie, 300 foe 20-30 minutes, who is proof reading? also, the apple cupcakes, no frosting receipe and where do you get fondant?
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/25/2008
how can this be a no cook cookie, 300 foe 20-30 minutes, who is proof reading? also, the apple cupcakes, no frosting receipe and where do you get fondant?
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/25/2008
How can this be a no bake treat when they are put in the oven at 300 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. Sounds like baked to me. Columbine
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/25/2008
I sometimes find this site frustrating...I follow directions for recipes and crafts exactly as posted, and they are often failures due to inadequate or unclear instructions. Yes I know this comment is off-topic, but how do I get my comments sent to the proper people?
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/24/2008
I love this news letter the cookie and craft for each day it's just great I am collecting the recipes. Thanks so much the cookie are great. I am making the wreath. Shirley
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/24/2008
Martha....for someone who demands perfection, I'm surprised that no-one seems to be editing both the cookie site and the craft sight. (But it sure makes me feel better about myself, lol)
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/24/2008
These are listed as a "no-bake" treat. Yet the recipe says to bake them for 20-30 min. Martha is going to have somebody's head!!!!
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